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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... flexor reflex) ... test itself involves ... and finger jerks ... #Positive #Abnormal
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Superficialis Finger ... Inability to flex ... #finger #hand # ... clinical #video #sports
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
test itself involves ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... #Positive #Abnormal
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
patient's middle finger ... the hand. 3) Now ... middle finger. ... index finger. ... #Positive #Abnormal
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
side of the wrist normally ... wrist extension and ... An abnormal response ... consisting of finger ... orthopedics #msk #sports
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
newborn babies that normally ... classically trained fencer ... opposite side flex ... video #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
• DIP joint hinge ... • PIP joint = hinge ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
rule indicates normal ... - 3 finger breadths ... - 3 finger breadths ... - 2 finger breadths ... thyroid notch & floor
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
the arms held in flexion ... midline with the hand ... and the index finger ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... Video #Neurology #Normal